Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque is a smooth and creamy soup flavored with squash, apples, and herbs. A crispy bacon garnish gives contrasting texture.
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This comforting baked butternut squash mac and cheese with apples and bacon will up your body and soul on any chilly fall evening.
Not a true pasta carbonara, this dish uses pureed butternut squash instead of egg to thicken the sauce that coats the fettuccine.
As soon as I saw the March issue of Food Network Magazine in my mailbox, I was excited. The entire issue was dedicated to cheese. Cheesy appetizers. Cheesy main dishes. Cheesy desserts. And 50 different varieties of macaroni and cheese. As soon as I saw the Butternut Bleu Cheese Mac and Cheese in the pullout …
I did my meal planning a little backwards this week. The Mister went food shopping, and I chose meals based on what he bought. We usually get the same kinds and cuts of meat, so seeing pork chops in the freezer was not a surprise. I've also taken on a rather large and intimidating project …
I had really been looking forward to trying this recipe, particularly the purée — it's one of my favorite flavor combinations, as evidenced by the number of times I ate Trader Joe's butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter sauce last fall. I was actually worried I was anticipating this meal TOO much — that it …
I'm finally starting to get back in the kitchen, in part because my son discovered the joy of afternoon naps, and in part because I discovered something wonderful called the Moby Wrap, which allows me to "wear" my son and still have both hands free to prep vegetables or throw together a marinade. Once the …
Can I tell you how much I LOVE having a farmer's market two blocks from my apartment? I get fresh, locally grown produce for much cheaper than the grocery stores. As well as meat, spices, flowers, etc. I got an ounce of ground cardamom today for less than a quarter of what it would cost …
Roasted acorn squash and fig salad is a delicious fall starter or side dish. Serve as a first course at Thanksgiving, or serve alongside pork for a weeknight meal.
This post is sponsored by Melissa's Produce. All opinions are my own. Delicata squash and apple stacks are a unique way to enjoy this fall produce. Seasoned with cinnamon and thyme, they blend sweet and savory flavors.
Take salad from a side dish to the main dish! Baby spinach is topped with sauteed chicken, roasted butternut squash, and a warm bacon-maple vinaigrette. You won't believe that this gourmet salad can be ready in just under 30 minutes! One of my favorite memories growing up was sitting down to a meal together with …
The Mister and I are omnivores — we eat animal-based proteins for dinner most days of the week. Occasionally, I find a recipe for a vegetarian dish that sounds good. Sometimes I add meat to it; other times, I don't. In this instance, I chose not to add any meat. I knew the fiber from the …
This 5-minute sage browned butter sauce is so easy, it cooks right in the microwave. Pour it over ravioli, pasta, gnocchi, or roasted fall veggies.
These pumpkin spice latte cupcakes pair pumpkin- and espresso-flavored cupcakes with white chocolate mocha buttercream frosting. When did it become October? I feel like I was just August! I was just sitting on the beach, and now it's three weeks until Halloween. It's time for apple cider, butternut squash, and pumpkin soup. Yes, I love …
This easy roasted fall veggie salad is chock full of fresh autumn produce. Serve as a side, or add a protein and serve it for lunch.
Pomegranate sorbet is a sweet-tart dessert that's naturally fat-free! Garnish with pomegrante seeds and a sprig of mint for a refreshing treat.
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the Flavors of Fall recipes. All opinions are mine alone. This pomegranate ginger whiskey sour cocktail is like autumn in a glass. It's easy enough to make any weeknight, but fancy enough for any holiday! I've made a couple of variations on …
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the Flavors of Fall recipes. All opinions are mine alone. Caramel apple tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert with a fall-inspired twist: ladyfingers dipped in Door County Caramel Apple coffee, caramel cream, and sauteed apples. Today, I gave a classic Italian dessert …
This post is sponsored in conjunction with AppleWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the AppleWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. These apple butter snickerdoodles are soft and coated in cinnamon, and they have a sweet surprise in the middle—a gooey caramel center!
This post is sponsored in conjunction with AppleWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the AppleWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. Apple cider Moscow mules are a delicious autumn cocktail. The apple cider pairs well with the traditional mule ingredients of ginger beer, vodka and lime juice.
If you're looking for the perfect fall dessert, you need to try than this apple butter cheesecake with spiced apple filling.
Southwestern mac and cheese is chock full of tex-mex flavors, contrasting textures, and a hint of spicy pepper, with a sweet buttery cornbread topping.
Philly cheesesteak chili has all the flavors of a traditional cheesesteak sandwich, topped with cheese and served in a hollowed-out bread bowl. Philadelphia is not only my home, but also the home of the cheesesteak sandwich. If you're not familiar, a cheesesteak sandwich consists of thinly-sliced beef (usually ribeye) cooked in oil on a hot …
Braised short ribs become fall-off-the-bone tender in a mixture of red wine, beef stock, and garlic. Serve over mashed potatoes for a true comfort meal.
Fluffy potato rolls are soft, light and more flavorful than plain white-bread dinner rolls. They stay soft at room temperature for several days, so they're ideal for making ahead of a big dinner like Thanksgiving.
Boo! Scare your Halloween dinner or party guests with these easy-to-make white chocolate mummy truffles made with white chocolate ganache!
Pizza for dessert? You bet! Cheesecake Pizza has crescent dough as the crust, topped with sweetened cream cheese, berry compote and chocolate sauce.
Pumpkin gnocchi and spinach with sage brown butter sauce is a hearty vegetarian meal full of flavor. You won't miss the meat!
This make-ahead, no-bake cranberry apple charlotte cake will wow your holiday guests with its apple and cranberry flavors, and beautiful presentation.
Cooler nights call for warm dessert. This honeycrisp apple tart combines sweet-tart apples, cinnamon and pie crust with no special baking dishes required!
Make an exotic Thai chicken pizza for National Pizza month! Top homemade a pizza crust with sweet Thai sweet chili sauce, shredded chicken and bell peppers. Compensation for this post was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the …
Autumn means apples are in season. Enjoy them in these easy-to-make quintessential fall breakfast muffins: caramel apple streusel muffins.
Holiday season, with large dinners, rich desserts and drinks, is upon us. Save calories without sacrificing flavor with this lightened-up eggnog! It's here: holiday season. Halloween candy, Thanksgiving dinner, cookie swaps, Christmas parties ... Eating healthy? See you after New Year's! But wait! Today's #SundaySupper is all about lightening up holiday food. One of my …
Kick off the autumn season with warm homemade pumpkin bagels, slathered in cinnamon cream cheese or maple butter! The first day of fall is just days away, so #SundaySupper is celebrating our favorite fall foods - pumpkin, apple, maple, butternut squash, cranberry ... Since fall foods are my favorite, I offered to try my hand …
Wow! Based on the pageviews for Stocking Your Kitchen: Dry Pantry Staples, you really like this series idea! As I mentioned last week, having a well-stocked pantry helps save money. If you have the staples needed to throw together a last-minute meal, it saves you from ordering take-out, or making an extra trip to the …
Twenty months. My baby will be two in less than four months. I'm starting to plan his party (Very Hungry Caterpillar-themed). So, what does a typical 20-month-old eat? Well, I have no idea if my 20-month-old is "typical," but here's an average weekday in our home: Between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m.: Wake up, …
My alarm (a.k.a., the toddler) goes off around 6:30 a.m. I groggily bring him into the bedroom to nurse (yep, almost 15 months and still going!). When he's finished, we head out to the kitchen for his breakfast. Toddlers don't understand the concept of cooking. They know they are hungry, and why isn't there any …
It's the first Thursday of the month, which means it's time for Munchkin Meals, hosted by A Healthy Slice of Life — time to take a look at what Liam (14 ½ months old) eats in a typical day, via Instagram. (Psst! Do you follow me on Instagram?) On a typical weekday, Liam wakes between …
It's been a while since I've written a Munchkin Meals post. The host, Brittany at A Healthy Slice of Life, decided to make it a once-a-month link-up and I skipped last month, due to the craziness of making a wedding cake, a gingerbread house, Liam's first birthday cake and party favor cake pops all in …
Time for another Munchkin Meals, hosted by A Healthy Slice of Life. I love sharing a typical day of Liam's meals, and getting meal ideas from other moms. I hope some of my readers find these posts helpful as well. Liam will be 11 months old this weekend (!), and plans for his birthday party …